Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford walked the red carpet together on Friday night for the premiere of their new Yellowstone spin-off series 1923.
The Oscar-winning Mirren, 77, and the legendary Ford, 80, have officially entered the sprawling universe of Yellowstone as they anchor the latest chapter in the Dutton family’s origin story.
The iconic actors play the central pair of Jacob and Cara Dutton, who struggle to keep their ranching empire during the titular year of 1923.
Indy and the Queen: Helen Mirren, 77, and Harrison Ford, 80, walked the red carpet together on Friday night for the premiere of their new Yellowstone spin-off series 1923
The next Dutton duo: The Oscar-winning Mirren and the legendary Ford have officially entered the sprawling universe of Yellowstone as they anchor the latest chapter in the Dutton family’s origin story
Dame Helen Mirren exuded chic elegance in her tailored black suit with its plunging lace neckline.
The acclaimed English actress wore her hair up and showcased rectangular gold statement earrings.
Mirren’s hands donned the stylish accessory of black lace gloves and she carried a black designer handbag that was simple, yet exquisite.
The Queen star arrived with her husband of 25 years, Oscar-nominated director Taylor Hackford, 77.
Ford arrived solo and walked the red carpet without his wife, Ally McBeal star Calista Flockhart, 58.
The cinematic icon – who will soon don his fedora for a fifth and final time in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny – embodied a bit of the Western genre in dressy blue jeans and a navy blazer.
Sporting some stubble on his chiseled features, Ford exuded warm charisma as he smiled big and bright for the cameras alongside his regal leading lady.
Chemistry: Dame Helen Mirren exuded chic elegance in her tailored black suit with its plunging lace neckline while the Indiana Jones icon embodied a bit of the Western genre in his dressy blue jeans and navy blazer
Rowdy on the red carpet: The acclaimed English actress wore her hair up and showcased rectangular gold statement earrings. Sporting some stubble on his chiseled features, Ford looked to be having fun on the red carpet as he posed beside his regal leading lady
According to an official plot synopsis released by Paramount+, Ford and Mirren’s new show is set during ‘the early 20th century when pandemics, historic drought, the end of Prohibition and the Great Depression all plague the mountain west, and the Duttons who call it home.’
‘You have no rights here,’ growls Mirren’s Cara Dutton at the start of 1923’s first trailer.
Talk of a ‘range war’ soon takes hold as the Duttons come into conflict with Timothy Dalton’s wealthy new neighbor named Donald Whitfield.
Decadence, dust, guns and grit abound throughout the 90-second teaser as Harrison and Helen fully inhabit their tough-talking characters.
‘Men kill quick with a bullet or a noose,’ says Mirren, affecting an Irish purr. ‘But your fight is with me and I kill much slower.’
Her best accessory: The Queen star arrived with her husband of 25 years, Oscar-nominated director Taylor Hackford, 77. Mirren’s hands donned the stylish accessory of black lace gloves and she carried a black designer handbag that was simple, yet exquisite
Ford Solo: Ford walked the red carpet on his own, exuding charisma with his charming smile
Private pair: Harrison was later joined by his beloved wife of over a decade, Ally McBeal star Calista Flockhart, 58
Pistols are drawn and bodies are buried in the first glimpses of 1923.
Other highlights include sweeping landscapes and a conflict with Native Americans. An African lion even roars out of a bush in the final few seconds of the trailer.
‘You are no god Jacob Dutton!’ shouts one angry cowboy at Harrison Ford.
‘Tell the world what happens when they cross me,’ Ford says at one point in his signature rasp.
It all combines to create an exhilarating rush of suspense and adventure as the Old West is thoroughly brought to life once again by Yellowstone mastermind Taylor Sheridan — the creative force who has revived the Western genre, almost singlehandedly.
Saddling up: The iconic actors play the central pair of Jacob and Cara Dutton, who struggle to keep their ranching empire during the titular year of 1923
Don’t cross him: ‘Tell the world what happens when they cross me,’ Ford says at one point in the first trailer for 1923, growling in his signature rasp
Tough talker: ‘Men kill quick with a bullet or a noose,’ says Mirren at the star of the trailer, affecting an Irish purr. ‘But your fight is with me and I kill much slower’
Premiering December 18th on Paramount+, 1923 is the second Yellowstone prequel after last year’s 1883.
That show tracked the Dutton’s as they traveled to Montana and fought to found the family ranch.
It starred real-life couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill as the central couple James and Margaret Dutton, with Sam Elliot riding in to play their wagon train’s rugged leader.
Yellowstone’s fifth season premiered in early November, garnering 12.1 million viewers and cementing its place as a pop culture juggernaut.
The star that started it all remains Kevin Costner, 67, who reportedly anchors Yellowstone for a fee of $1.3 million per episode.
1923 looks like it will be a surefire hit for the storied pair of stars that have saddled up to tell the tale.
‘You attack my family,’ says Harrison near the end of the trailer. ‘It’s gonna be the last thing you ever do.’
Surefire hit: According to an official plot synopsis released by Paramount+, Ford and Mirren’s new show is set during ‘the early 20th century when pandemics, historic drought, the end of Prohibition and the Great Depression all plague the mountain west, and the Duttons who call it home.’ 1923 is set to premiere on Paramount+ December 18th
Reunited! Fran Drescher, 65, came out to support the 1923 cast and was reunited with her co-star in 1997’s The Beautician and the Beast, Timothy Dalton, 76. Dalton plays the villainous role of the Dutton’s wealthy new neighbor in 1923
Bond girl: Former Bond girl Britt Eklan, 80, looked incredible an all-black ensemble
Chic: Keltie Knight (L) and Thania Peck (R) looked chic in their fashion-forward ensembles
Classic: Kendall Keith (L) and Marley Shelton (R) kept it classic in simple black looks
Head-turners: Stephanie Corneliussen (L) and Genesis Rodriguez (R) turned heads in their black looks
Dashing: Rob Kirkland (L) and James Badge Dale (R) looked dashing in their takes on the classic suit
Cutouts: Cassie De Pecol (L) and Keana Marie (R) rocked white looks with strategic cutouts
Sweet pairs: Rhett James McLaughlin and Jessie McLaughlin (L) were one of the sweetest pairs of the evening while Peter Stormare and Kaiya Bella Luna Stormare (R) made it a father-daughter night
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